Cristiano Ronaldo may be football's all-time leading goalscorer - but he looks past it on the international stage for Portugal.

That's the view of former Ireland international Stephen Hunt, who believes Portugal could fare better at the 2026 World Cup without the Al Nassr striker. 'Says it all' - Are Portugal better without Cristiano Ronaldo?

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 41-years-old by the time the global tournament starts next summer.

And if Portugal's 9-1 win over Armenia on Sunday is anything to go by, Roberto Martinez's men may not need their skipper to succeed.

Ronaldo was suspended for his side's final World Cup qualifier following his red card in the 2-0 defeat to Ireland last week.

Receiving his first sending off on the international stage for a flailing elb

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